This is to All You People Out There

Like Martina McBride's song, "This One's For the Girls," this post is dedicated to all of you out there who are going through a rough time.

Although time seems to drag on and on in our worst times, when we feel so low and terrible, and about the equivalent of a small bug, meaningless and nothing, we will all grow up some day, to be a stronger person. 

This reminds me of the movie Peter Pan:

[Mr. Darling is putting out Nana for the night and he leashes her with a rope to her doghouse. She looks at him sadly] 

Mr. Darling: Dash it all, Nana, don't look at me like that. It's nothing personal, it's just that... well, you're not really a nurse at all, you're... well, a dog. And the children aren't puppies, they're people. And sooner or later, Nana, people have to grow up. 

Or something along those lines.  People do grow up.  We become stronger through adversity.  We recognize our potential.  We fall in love.  With music.  Our job.  Our spouse.  Our children.  Cooking.  Some people fall in love with themselves.  With vacation spots.  Some people fall in love with lust.  What or Who are YOU going to fall in love with?

I just want you to know (whoever you are, reading this) that you are amazing.  You contribute with the smallest things to make the world a different place.  You affect others without even recognizing it.  The way you talk, move, or act influences others...for the better or worse is up to you and that person.

So, remember that you are a Child of God.  And that God is so awesome, therefore every single one of you is awesome, as well.  Don't ever give up on yourself.  No matter how lame, boring, or ugly you think you are.  

Did you know that women used to be valued based on their intellect and personality, rather than looks?  Today, women and girls are judged on mostly their appearance. I consider myself a bit old fashioned because I believe that there is MUCH more to a person (boy and girl) than just appearance.  I even get down on myself sometimes cause I think I look crappy or have a boring personality.  But truly, every person is amazingly unique, and all you need to do to is figure out who you are and what brings the best out in you.  

Sometimes I hate people, (sorry people).  But sometimes I also love people.  I was working the other day, and a tiny little baby being held by his mommy was having the time of his life playing in the water.  Water was being sprayed from the hose thing over a span of ten yards.  He would hold his hands out, reaching for the water, then it would splash on his face and he would turn away, scrunching up his little nose and squinting his eyes almost shut.  Then he would reach back around for the water, his hands high and his skinny fingers all separate.  He repeated this over and over again.  It was the cutest thing ever.  And it made me smile.  If you want to be happy, then just choose to be happy.  Smile about things you love, no matter how dorky you think you may look. That baby was so happy.

Another instance of happiness that made my day:  A little blonde boy I was teaching in swim lessons accomplished something that he was SO proud of!! He had probably jumped off the wall by himself with no help, or done 3 bobs in a row.  But he exclaimed to me: "I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!!!!" He was so excited with what he had just done, like he had just won a million dollars! The look on his face was incredibly happy, I just couldn't help but be lit up with joy.

Take pleasure in simple things, because "...by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."  

If you are looking for a relationship with someone who is nice, kind, honest, responsible, loyal, and mature, maybe you should also be strong in those ways.  You attract people who are like you.  So be awesome.  (To your own definition of awesome, unswayed by others opinions).  Walk to your own beat.  And someday you will find someone who matches your beat, perfectly.  And then it's love.  (Hehe, I just had to add that part, because romantic stuff is cute).

Anyways, be proud of who you are.  Be impressed with how you act and talk.  Take pride in your actions and your example.  No need to be cocky or arrogant, but set a high standard for yourself.  Because you deserve the BEST.  Because you are incredibly brilliant.  Think of the happiest moment in your life.  When you felt like screaming, or actually screamed because you were extraordinarily happy, and that is how magnificent you are.  You are stunning.  personality and everything.

Beautiful Snow.  That I have a love hate relationship with.

Ah, don't you just love the sun?

-Mallory